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Adolescence And Its Challenges

NIOS · Class 10 · Psychology

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Overview

Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It brings major physical, psychological, and social changes. It is a time of rapid growth, new responsibilities, role confusion, and adjustment to changing body functions and social expectations. The stage is also linked with impor

Key Concepts

Adolescence is a period of transition

Adolescence is a period of transition when an individual changes physically and psychologically from a child to an adult. It demands adjustment to bod

During adolescence

During adolescence, a person must integrate different roles into a consistent self-identity. If this does not happen well, confusion about personal id

Adolescence is a stage of stress

Adolescence is a stage of stress, strain, and storm. Conflicts, dilemmas, and uncertainty are common because the individual is moving away from depend

Adolescence is both biological and social

Adolescence is both biological and social in nature. Biological changes begin with puberty and the growth spurt, while social changes depend on factor

Before puberty

Before puberty, girls usually enter the rapid growth spurt at about 9 to 12 years and boys at about 11 to 14 years. Girls begin the rapid growth phase

Learning Objectives

  • Explain adolescence as a developmental stage
  • Describe physical development during adolescence
  • Identify the developmental tasks of adolescents
  • Understand the social and psychological challenges of adolescence
  • Explain gender roles, gender identity, and gender consistency

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